Incumbent Broward Sheriff loses to Scott Israel

"You know, when you have a defining moment in your life, and becoming sheriff, that was mine, there's also a reality check, and, Tuesday night, I got my reality check," Lamberti told Local 10 Crime Specialist John Turchin.

Lamberti also took issue with Israel telling voters he supports racial profiling.

"Why would I ever support or endorse racial profiling? I have two black grandsons," said Lamberti.

Lamberti insisted his comments weren't sour grapes.

"He won the election fair and square. Now, it comes time for him to do the job," said Lamberti. "It's challenging. Whether he's up to that, we're going to have to wait and see. Whether he's capable or not, that remains to be seen."

Lamberti, who was the first and only Broward Sheriff to come up through the ranks, admitted his reelection bid didn't turn out how he expected it.

As for it being the fight of his life? Lamberti said it wasn't. Instead, it was when he defeated cancer in 2004.